Below Average
#3945 of 4,742 schools in NY
Putnam Central School
Elementary School · Putnam Central School District · Putnam Station, NY
An elementary school in Putnam Station, NY serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
PO BOX 91, Putnam Station, NY 12861
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Putnam Central School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Putnam Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,125
Median home value
$264,700
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12861; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Putnam Central School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $40,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Putnam Central School is listed in PUTNAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Putnam Central School
Putnam Central School is a public elementary school in Putnam Station, NY, part of Putnam Central School District, serving approximately 38 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,945 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Putnam Central School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Putnam Central School
What grades does Putnam Central School serve?
Putnam Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Putnam Central School?
Putnam Central School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Central School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Putnam Central School rank in NY?
Putnam Central School ranks #3,945 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Putnam Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Putnam Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Putnam Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Putnam Central School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Putnam Central School a charter school?
No, Putnam Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Putnam Central School a Title I school?
No, Putnam Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Putnam Central School?
71.1% of students at Putnam Central School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (518) 547-8266
- Area population (ZIP 12861)
- 516
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12861; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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